La Jolla, 92037 – an overview

La Jolla (pronounced “luh-HOY-uh”) – so what’s so special about this town known as the “Jewel” of San Diego?

La Jolla is definitely a gem worth the splurge! Arguably the most desirable and prestigious neighborhood in San Diego County, and famed throughout the world …

…. an interesting mix of beach and university town with simply breathtaking scenery and some of the most desirable luxury homes in the US.

La Jolla has previously been rated by the prestigious Robb Report as one of the top 10 best towns in the USA to live (California’s only entry) and without doubt, is a beautiful place to live, work and play!

With UCSD right on its borders La Jolla is said to populate some of the most brilliant minds in the Country!

Home to a culturally diverse, highly educated community from all parts of the globe, many are drawn to the area by its links to the large number of academic and scientific resources. Would you believe that 92037 reportedly has the highest percentage of PHD’s of any zip in the US? According to the Census 67% of the population has a college degree or higher.

One of the top centers in the US for BioTech, La Jolla hosts the University of California (UCSD), Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the Salk Institute and many other research facilities. There’s a strong neighborhood bond among its residents, La Jolla luxury real estate comprises multiple different “neighborhoods” such as La Jolla Country Club, The Muirlands and La Jolla Shores – with each adding its own individuality to the larger picture.

A rare feeling of more like a “Village” than a town. A mix of highly educated professors, young ambitious students, families young and old, powerful entrepreneurs, a few notable stars and of course the every day surfer enthusiast make up the La Jollan community.

In the summer the area gets busy with visitors. Many tourists, but a good number of visitors are second home owners – from seasonal “Zonies” who arrive to escape the Arizona heat to East Coasters for a change of pace!

La Jolla is dominated by Mount Soledad (rising to 822 feet above sea level) so La Jolla is partly made up of rolling hills that create the perfect perch for owners to enjoy an incredible coastal view. Roads were planned so as many La Jolla homes as possible could take advantage of the stunning views.

Most of the areas adjacent to the coast or within quarter to a half of a mile of the ocean are flat or gently sloping with limited view potential. Most have heard of its gorgeous beaches, a perfect setting for enclaves of luxury beach front properties. With temperatures generally hovering around 70 degrees, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful year round climate in La Jolla.

Torrey Pines Golf Course is long recognized as one of the nation’s premier municipal golf facilities. The Torrey Pines was named after an indigenous tree only known to grow in the La Jolla area and Santa Rosa Island. It is distinguished by having clusters of five pine needles and the amazing ability to survive in dry soil made mostly of sand. It is a “golfer’s paradise”, bounded by mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Torrey Pines is a municipal course with very reasonable course fees – meaning if you are a local resident you get in on the cheap! A day on the “green” doesn’t get much better than this!

What also makes La Jolla real estate so special:

La Jolla enjoys fabulous ocean view fine dining, endless casual bistros options and a hopping night life fit to entertain a range of ages… but never ridding itself of the “Village” feel that it has always strived to maintain.

There are many local surf shops, name brand and high end specialty boutiques, furniture design stores, and fine jewelers – La Jolla rivals them all, truly a place all in its own. La Jolla is also a huge Mecca of intellectuals, with multiple museums ranging from oceanography to art to theater and education. Home to over 40 art galleries, three theaters including the La Jolla Playhouse founded by Gregory Peck and Mark Pickford, three museums, two music houses, and two film production sources; La Jolla has a bit of everything for lovers of all forms of art. When visiting La Jolla it is easy to forget that it is all within just a 15 minute drive from downtown San Diego and the airport.

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